Clifton Blake Asset Management

Clifton Blake is a Toronto-based, vertically integrated real estate private equity and asset management firm with a history spanning over 50 years. Founded in 2005, the company specializes in urban infill mixed-use multi-family rental properties, managing the entire real estate lifecycle from acquisition and financing to development, construction, and asset management. The firm's leadership includes CEO KC Daya, who leads the private equity division, and President & CIO Wes Myles, who brings over 35 years of experience in commercial real estate. Daya has a background in real estate investment analysis at firms like Brookfield Properties and holds an MBA in Real Estate & Finance.

The company operates through several subsidiaries to control every project phase. CB Wilkinson, its construction management division, provides full-cycle control over development projects. Property management and residential leasing are handled by Roxborough Communities, a wholly owned subsidiary focused on tenant experience. In May 2024, Clifton Blake merged with Metropolitan Commercial Realty to form CB Metropolitan Commercial Ltd. (CB Metcom), which enhances its market intelligence and deal-sourcing capabilities through an active broker network. Additionally, its American-based partner, CB South Capital, provides specialized capital structuring for real estate assets in major US markets.

Clifton Blake serves a global investor base that includes institutions, family offices, wealth managers, and high-net-worth individuals. Its business model is centered on a disciplined investment approach focused on preserving capital and delivering stable, risk-adjusted returns. Revenue is generated through a variety of investment vehicles, including a Private REIT focused on urban real estate, a Mortgage Income Fund for private lending, a series of Bridge Funds for development projects, and bespoke advisory services for family offices. The firm manages over $1 billion in assets across Canada, concentrating on income-generating urban properties that offer long-term value and consistent cash flow.

Keywords: real estate private equity, asset management, vertically integrated real estate, urban infill development, mixed-use properties, real estate investment, construction management, property management, commercial lending, private REIT, mortgage fund, bridge fund, capital preservation, real estate financing, Toronto real estate, family office advisory, institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, real estate development, tenant management